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While a few trends are featured (such as slip dresses and red shades), we've purposefully picked dresses that will survive the season and serve you for years to come

It also looks fantastic worn over a hoop skirt or crinoline, as styled in the photos above (not available at this time from Silver Leaf)

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Jannely Espinal has been with the Shop TODAY team for over three years and has covered a variety of topics with a focus on fashion and footwear